Rasmus Hojlund Nets Decider in Man United’s Stunning Old Trafford Fightback
Manchester United’s Sensational Turnaround: From 2-0 Down to a 3-2 Victory at Old Trafford
At the iconic Old Trafford, Rasmus Hojlund netted his debut Premier League goal, leading Manchester United to a stunning 3-2 victory over Aston Villa. This win, Manchester United’s first in five matches, showcased a remarkable turnaround.
The match saw Villa quickly going two up within the first 30 minutes, stunning the home crowd. But United’s second-half resurgence was spearheaded by Alejandro Garnacho’s double, kickstarting their fightback. Hojlund’s late strike, just eight minutes from the whistle, sealed a remarkable comeback. This match marked United’s first outing since Jim Ratcliffe’s significant investment in the club.
Feeling confident early on, the Villa supporters chanted predictions of United manager Erik ten Hag’s firing. Villa’s first goal came from a John McGinn free-kick, capitalizing on Andre Onana’s error. They then doubled their lead, catching United’s defense off-guard during a corner, leading to Leander Dendoncker’s smooth finish off Clement Lenglet’s assist.
United fans, initially disgruntled, were soon cheering as Garnacho scored just before the hour mark, ending a long goal drought. Marcus Rashford, back in the starting line-up, played a crucial role in creating chances, though an earlier goal collaboration with Garnacho was ruled offside.
Garnacho’s equalizer, a sharp left-footer from outside the box, followed a lucky bounce off Bruno Fernandes’ cross. The game-changer came from a corner, where Hojlund volleyed home a left-footer, electrifying the stadium.
Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, faces a tough task to lift his team’s spirits after dropping points earlier in the week to Sheffield United. Despite recent setbacks, Villa is still among the top four,but with Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur close behind with games in hand.
For United, the focus now shifts to their upcoming clash with Nottingham Forest, fresh off their first victory under Nuno Espirito Santo at St James’ Park.
Key moments of the game included McGinn’s 21st-minute opener for Villa, followed by Dendoncker’s goal in the 26th minute. Garnacho sparked United’s comeback with goals in the 59th and 71st minutes before Hojlund’s decisive 82nd-minute winner.
Rasmus Hojlund speaks: “It has been a while but I am very happy,” Rasmus Hojlund tells Amazon Prime. “I am the happiest man alive right now. You can see from the celebrations as well. Like Alejandro Garnacho said, we believed in ourselves until the very end and got the win today.
